Guido Ruggieri Observatory

Guido Ruggieri Observatory sits near Padua, in Italy's Veneto region, a modest facility known chiefly to the astronomy community that tracks and reports on minor planets and other faint objects.

About Guido Ruggieri Observatory

The observatory is registered with the Minor Planet Center under observatory code 226, the kind of listing given to sites that contribute positional data on asteroids and other small bodies. Public information about its instruments, staff, and history is limited, which is typical of smaller observing stations that operate outside the spotlight of major research institutes.

Location & getting there

Guido Ruggieri Observatory lies at a low elevation, roughly 26 metres above sea level, in the Padua area of Veneto, northern Italy. Use the map on this page to see its exact coordinates and get directions.

Visiting Guido Ruggieri Observatory

There is no public visitor programme documented for Guido Ruggieri Observatory. If you are hoping to see it in person, check for local astronomy club listings or contact regional observatories in the Veneto area before planning a trip.

See your named star from here

Even without a public tour at this site, you don't need to visit an observatory to see the star named for you. Name a star and receive its exact coordinates, then use them with any telescope or astronomy app, or browse the star catalogue to find it in the night sky.